Health concerns relieved!

[Chas F.]

Went to my Endo last week and had some bloodwork done. I was concerned because that even though I've started running and lost some weight I've been vaping quite a bit and nicotine is supposed to increase blood glucose levels. Well, the numbers are in and after 14 years of being 'almost in control' I've finally managed to get below 7.0 on my A1c test, a full 1/2 point lower than my last test. Go Me!

 

[AgentAnia]

Don't have a clue what those numbers mean, but it sounds like they've improved, so well done! GO YOU!!!

 

[WhiteHighlights]

Yeah! Good news!! Congrats!!

 

[FlamingoTutu]

I don't know what you said either but a huge congratulations!

 

[Robino1]

As with the others.....no clue

If you're happy, then I'm happy!

 

[Robino1]

As with the others.....no clue

If you're happy, then I'm happy!



EDIT: double post must mean I'm doubly happy for you. The double post, therefore, stays!

 

[Mrs C]

My DH is diabetic so I know exactly what that number means. GO YOU !!! CONGRATULATIONS

 

[wheezal]

I've finally managed to get below 7.0 on my A1c test, a full 1/2 point lower than my last test.

soooo? you can time travel now? i'm not good at math and numbers...or words..

 

[justagirl]

Daughter is a diabetic.... I am fighting to get hers below an 8... That is wonderful news.

JAG

 

[tfnc]

Lots of friends and family are diabetic, so i know exactly what you are saying. Congrats keep it up

 

[Dan Knight]

Being diabetic myself, I know what the numbers mean. Congratulations!!

 

[Chas F.]

Thanks all for the kind words.

The A1c is a blood test to measure the average glucos levels over a short period of time, 2-3 months. The lower numbers are better. A non-diabetic will see test results ranging from 4.0 up to 6.0 but diabetics are much higher and the target range to get down to can be age dependent. For someone my age, breathing is a good sig...er, anything below 7.0 is good.

Justagirl, I wish you the best of luck with your daughter. (I was going to offer some advice, but I'm sure you've heard it all before. )

 

[justagirl]

Agavehound-

I honestly would love your advice. I have tried threats, anger, crying and guilt. Juvenile diabetes is a tough disease.

JAG

 

[Mushroomie]

Congratulations! My mother has type 2 diabetes and I had gestational with my son. What ever your doing is Working so keep up the Good Work!

Peace

Mushroomie

 

[Recycled Roadkill]

My last A1c was 8.8, and I was still smoking at the time. It seems like those numbers would be more easily controlled but they're not. I'm a type 2, diagnosed about 20 years ago. I'm hoping for better next time but I have no idea what the A1c is gonna be.

Congrats on your success though! Keep it up!

 

[Mark Anthony]

That's great news........ Let's all do a happy dance!! seriously though... Good for you and thanks for another success story!!

 

[Tempesta]

I am also a Type 2 diabetic. That is excellent news; I know that even a small reduction in A1c can have a big impact on your health.

 

[shellro07]

That's awesome!


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[hawkeye46]

I used to smoke 3 pks of cigs daily, my A1c was 7.8 to 8.5. Different meds, watched what I ate and still couldn't get it down. Started vaping and my blood sugar in the morning went from 150 to 70-75 after a month of vaping. All other factors were the same. My last A1c was 6.1. I know that doesn't make much sense, but the only thing I can figure is those damn cigs had my system so stoved up it couldn't process the sugar in my system. Vaping has literally saved my life--Bo

 

[cmdebrecht]

Such very good news Agave and you too, Hawkeye!

Congratulations and keep up the good work.